The Renovator: Origins

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The Renovator: Origins is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Peace_Studio and was released on July 13, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

The Renovator: Origins is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore a mysterious art world filled with secrets from the past. As the son of a museum restorer who died tragically, you investigate strange paranormal events while solving puzzles and uncovering your father's mysterious death. The game features immersive environments, hidden objects, random events, and a partial non-linear storyline.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a strong atmosphere and engaging storytelling, showcasing impressive effort from a single developer.
Puzzles are well-designed and offer a good balance of challenge, enhancing the immersive gameplay experience.
The graphics and artistic direction are excellent, contributing to a unique and memorable horror experience.

Some items are difficult to find and interact with, leading to frustration and confusion during gameplay.
The game lacks clear guidance at times, making it easy to get lost and prolonging the experience unnecessarily.
There are technical issues, including glitches and crashes, which can disrupt the gameplay and hinder progress.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
38%
14%
The game's story is praised for its strong atmosphere, engaging and intelligent storytelling, and well-implemented historical themes, creating a rich and immersive experience. Players appreciate the balance of puzzles and narrative, though some find the fragmented storytelling occasionally unclear. Overall, the game is recognized for its depth and creativity, making it a compelling choice for fans of story-driven horror.
- “The historical theme is very well-implemented and the fragmented storytelling slowly and menacingly carries the story forward.”
- “The story was very in-depth... and the game itself was a fun time to play.”
- “It's been a while since I've played a horror game that had an original engaging story... and you'll find it within Renovator.”
- “Why was the item in there and how would someone ever find out without any backstory.”
- “Although it's obvious the creator cared about the story, I think it still was a bit unclear, and not necessarily intentionally.”
- “A simple understanding of the story and a concept that held your curiosity.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their quality and artistic aesthetics, with many users highlighting the impressive character models and overall visual presentation. The game features a mix of realistic and artistic elements, enhancing the immersive experience across various environments. Overall, players find the graphics to be a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The game is graphically beautiful... and some of the aspects of the game (like the artistic sections within the levels) were extremely refreshing and new.”
- “This game has some insanely realistic graphics, a phenomenal horror experience taking place in different museums, haunted houses, and trippy pastel sketch lands. This is a must-play horror game; I absolutely loved it and will seek out the good ending in the near future!”
- “Everything is nicely presented, from the graphics, audio to the UI.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its strong, immersive quality, featuring realistic retro aesthetics and engaging storytelling. Players appreciate the balance of tension and scares, with effective jump scares and a captivating environment that enhances the overall experience. The art direction and design contribute significantly to the game's soul, making it a memorable journey despite some replayability concerns for different endings.
- “Strong atmosphere and pacing, convincing locations with a very realistic and convincing retro/vintage flair, engaging and intelligent storytelling, well-balanced difficulty, intuitive, self-explanatory puzzles.”
- “There is a great sense of atmosphere and a few really effective scares that I did not see coming.”
- “+ the game has an excellent atmosphere and art direction.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Gameplay in the game is described as immersive yet frustrating, with mixed feelings about certain mechanics that initially hinder progress but ultimately enhance readiness for challenges. Players appreciate the interesting game mechanics, including portals and a blend of puzzles and exploration, while also noting the importance of inventory management and environmental interactions to avoid getting stuck. Overall, the gameplay offers a good balance of challenge and engagement.
- “It was a very immersive gameplay.”
- “This game is very good - interesting game mechanics such as featuring portals into other different scenes/worlds, good graphics, a good mix of puzzles and exploration.”
- “I had mixed feelings about the mechanic of the [spoiler]ring[/spoiler] at first, feeling I couldn't progress without it felt poor but then I realized its existence prevents me from triggering things before I was ready or when I was doing another task.”
- “An incredibly frustrating gameplay experience.”
- “I had mixed feelings about the mechanic of the [spoiler]ring[/spoiler] at first, feeling I couldn't progress without it felt poor, but then I realized its existence prevents me from triggering things before I was ready or when I was doing another task.”
- “I really liked the game warning some very important gameplay warning that's important: remember you can drop things from your inventory, and those swinging lamps are important. I was stuck forever long.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes, glitchy inventory management, and problematic spawn locations that can trap players. Additionally, the limitation of having only one save file exacerbates the impact of these game-breaking glitches.
- “Constantly freezes and the inventory is glitchy.”
- “Can get trapped in the forest area or other locations if the spawn point is broken or glitches.”
- “The game's limitation of only one save file, combined with game-breaking glitches, is a major drawback.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note a significant absence of music in the game, which detracts from the overall experience. This lack of auditory engagement has been a common point of criticism among players.
- “The lack of music should also be mentioned.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of fear and comedy, where players find themselves laughing at the scary moments after the initial shock, creating a unique and enjoyable experience.
- “Scary but in a good way that you wind up laughing about it later.”